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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,740.59, 235,079.43 and 76,744.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,740.59, 235,079.43 and 76,744.07 is: 115,100.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,740.59 : 235,079.43 = 76,744.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,740.59/235,079.43 = 76,744.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,740.59x = 235,079.43 × 76,744.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,740.59x = 18,040,952,231.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,040,952,231.48/156,740.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,100.70

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